Mildred Schirg Rathbone

Saturday

Sep 29, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Mildred "Mil" Schirg Rathbone, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at Aria Health Bucks Campus. She was the wife of the late Francis C. Rathbone who preceded her in death on May 30, 2004.

Born and raised in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Florence L. (Nicholas) Schirg. Formerly of Cresco, Mil moved to Levittown in 1959.

After graduation from Scranton Technical High School, Mil was employed by Prudential Insurance Co., Scranton and was later employed as an executive secretary for Kras Worldwide Corp. in Fairless Hills, until her retirement.

She enjoyed various activities and ventures with her friends, the "fabulous five."

Mil also enjoyed painting, art and spending time at her summer home in the Poconos.

She is survived by her son, Mark of Levittown; a brother, Herman Schirg and wife, Rosemary; and sisters, Marlene Hughes and Carol Granahan, all of Scranton. Mil will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family and friends are invited to call from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Road, Suite 150, Blue Bell, PA 19422.